# Lemon Pepper Shrimp Orzo

This one-pan Lemon Pepper Shrimp Orzo features buttery sautéed shrimp, garlicky lemon orzo, tender asparagus, and a good dose of black pepper.

- Servings: 2 servings
- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lb raw peeled and deveined shrimp
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 0.5 cup finely chopped shallots
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1.25 cups dry orzo pasta
- 3 cups lower-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach or fresh asparagus, trimmed and thinly sliced
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley

## Instructions

1. Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel, and season evenly with ½ tsp. salt and ¼ tsp. black pepper.
2. Heat 1 Tbsp. each of butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Arrange shrimp in skillet, avoiding any overlap; cook 3 minutes, flip, and cook 1 more minute. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
3. Add remaining 1 Tbsp. each of butter and olive oil to pan. Add shallots and garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until aromatic. Add orzo, stir to coat; cook 1 to 2 minutes, to lightly toast grains.
4. Add broth, remaining ½ tsp. salt and ¾ tsp. cracked black pepper; bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and gently simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, until orzo is al dente and most liquid is absorbed.
5. During the final few minutes, stir in spinach or asparagus. Cover and continue cooking until spinach is wilted (or asparagus is tender with still some bite). Uncover and stir in lemon zest and juice.
6. Nestle shrimp back into skillet and garnish with fresh parsley and extra cracked black pepper, if desired.

## Equipment

- large skillet
- paper towel
- grater

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9KzTeJSOLr/?igsh=emplajJqbHI4OHpt
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/d333c582-1ce6-46a1-8b0d-ff2e416cd82d
- Extracted: 2025-04-27

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